SYNONYMY NOTE: break, the most general of these terms, expresses their basic idea of separating into pieces
as a result of impact, stress, etc.; , smash, crash1 add connotations of suddenness, violence, and noise; , crush suggests a crumpling or pulverizing pressure; , shatter, sudden fragmentation and a scattering of pieces; , crack1, incomplete separation of parts or a sharp, snapping noise in breaking; , split, separation lengthwise, as along the direction of grain or layers; , fracture, the breaking of a hard or rigid substance, as bone or rock; , splinter, the splitting of wood, etc. into long, thin, sharp pieces. All of these terms are
used figuratively to imply great force or damage [to break someone's heart, smash someone's hopes, crush the opposition, shatter someone's nerves, etc.]

Esempi di frasi che comprendono break

One thing you've got to say about George, he's been real conscientioushelping us break in his replacement.Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)The Raiders left in platoons of one hundred, which would break into smaller groups once they were clear of the battlefield.Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)Any of them come close, especially Sammy, get out there and break their legs.Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)